It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today is the day we learn all about ribbon. Did you know that there are two different ways to do the same knot? You can also tie a bow at least three different ways. Then there are pleats, flops, and more. For full instructions on how these cards are created please goContinue reading “Bows, knots, pleats, and more.”
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Ribbon as a background.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you know that you could use ribbon as a background? Instead of using paper or stamps use ribbon. Join me tonight as we talk about ribbons being backgrounds and all the different ways to tie or place a ribbon.Continue reading “Ribbon as a background.”
Bows, knots, and pleats.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are going to learn about all the things you can do with ribbon. Well, maybe not all. Let’s say some. First you have all the different knots. You have knots for hunters, sailors, and more. The knots for crafters usually are a traditional one or a square knot. If youContinue reading “Bows, knots, and pleats.”
Bonus Days, Rubber Rummage, Stamp of the Week, and more!
It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week. If you have not told me when you are dropping off your box for Rubber Rummage please don’t wait. It’s this week! If you have not told me when you would like to shop please do so! The shopping times are filling up! The Stamp of theContinue reading “Bonus Days, Rubber Rummage, Stamp of the Week, and more!”
Looking forward to rest as a country.
It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest and recharge. I have to say that I find it difficult to truly rest as our country seems to be in a constant state of upheaval. So, for me, I tend to look at the past from a historic perspective to predict what will happen inContinue reading “Looking forward to rest as a country.”
Bonus Days and more!
It’s Sale Saturday! There’s plenty going on right now with Stampin’ Up! For starters don’t forget that Bonus Days is happening right now! Spend $50 now until August 3 and get a coupon code emailed to you. For each $50 spent you will get a code worth $5 to be redeemed from August 4-31. AndContinue reading “Bonus Days and more!”
Making your ripple.
It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. As I have started in person classes again this week I am reminded how short life is. I am reminded how an actual hug can heal many ailments. I am reminded to be grateful and to be present. TheContinue reading “Making your ripple.”
Letting the paper and dies shine.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to let the product shine. For the first card I have let the Peony Garden Designer Series Paper do all the heavy lifting. The marbled background paired with the peony colored with our Stampin’ Blends (Magenta Madness and Just Jade used) makes for a marvelousContinue reading “Letting the paper and dies shine.”
Pieces and parts make a whole.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Sometimes you have to cut up a large stamp into pieces and then re-create it. I am calling this my eclectic picasso sunflower. It’s also another way to show off the new In Colors! Have you ever created something similar?Continue reading “Pieces and parts make a whole.”
Using dies as the centerpiece.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are talking about letting the paper and dies shine through. Stamping doesn’t always have to be the center of attention, right? So today I am taking the Perfect Parcels Dies and picking that one detailed border die that I seem to never use. It was always too short or tooContinue reading “Using dies as the centerpiece.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 